2017 Adopt a Noob Discussion

majesticdj

Mentor Request

Me:
43 years old
217lbs at Start of weight loss: 1/20/17
199 today, 2/11/17

My goal is to get to 135.
I'm currently keeping a calorie deficit and doing hiit and lifting on a Parabody machine.

I would like to learn to strength train correctly and maybe a workout plan that will help me lose at a good consistent rate. No gym access. I have only the parabody gs2.. kettle bells.. resistance bands..jump rope and me.

Not afraid to work hard.

katjennings

I would love to be adopted. I'm Frannie. I'm 45 years old.
SW 235 lbs
CW 226 lbs
GW 142 lbs
Height 5' 5"

I love to dance!
I'm in a HIIT boot camp program.

eluvscats

I'm open to adopting a couple noobs! I'm active every day on MyFitnessPal. I've lost over 70 pounds and am still going strong towards 100! I have lots of tips and tricks regarding eating and changing your relationship with food. I'm a Fitbit user, with PCOS, living in Manhattan, single, former high school teacher turned grad student, with cats! Add me as a friend if you'd like some help getting started.
-Erin

Petunia1968

48 (in menopause) - 203 - 5'4 - have a goal of 145. As long as I am there by 50 I will be happy but I would like to get there now. I need help getting on treadmill and doing the right exercises and eating combo. I like to prep my meals to stay the course. I like carbs over sweets. I can eat chicken/salmon spinach everyday and it doesn't bother me. I would like help building a solid eating plan with the things I like at the right amount. I'm not a shake person and I'm not chatty - I forget to say good morning and all that - so if you're easily offended by that then you don't want me. I like the Adrian Bryant videos on you tube. I get really focused when I want to do something or prove something. Right now I seem to like doing 10 minute exercises 3 or 4 times a day and try to walk the longest routes to get steps. I am not consistent with the 10 minute exercises but I want to be and more. I have dogs/outdoor cats and chickens. Thanks in advance.

mp199a

Hi guys, looking for some help.

5'11, 21, 263lb looking to get to around 180 lb. I struggle most with motivation and seeing an healthy life style past an week. I don't use FitBit etc and I'm currently a student.
Thanks in advance.

tiff0227

Hi!! I'm
Interested in being adopted!! I recently just had my second baby and need help getting this extra baby weight off. I am very VERY motivated and am looking for someone to encourage me and help hold
Myself accountable.

rhondagm1910

I am a 43 year old mom of three (13, 11, 8), I am looking for a mentor. I have slipped into the habit of over-eating "whatever" "whenever". I continued to raise the bar of what I saw as an acceptable weight for myself. I would like to lose about 30lbs, I have lost about 10lbs so far. I have been using the Couch to 5K app almost everyday, with a goal of doing a 5km in April then possibly moving on to 10km... will see.
My clothes aren't getting any looser yet-I think I was in denial about how tight they were before I started.. Just looking for someone else to join me - guide me- on my journey..

MissMockTurtle

I would love to be adopted!

I'm 25, work a full time desk job, and am trying to lose weight to feel better about myself.

I have the healthy eating part down-- I eat a plant based diet with very few processed foods and stick with my calorie goal as best I can.

Buuut I really need someone to motivate me to workout and hold me accountable!

kncarmack

Good morning! I need to be adopted . I have well over 100+ pounds to lose. I'm 36, work full time at a desk job and have equipment at home in addition to a gym membership. I struggle with emotional eating as well. I have high blood pressure, bad knees, migraines, etc., and finally decided I need to do something to change so my health doesn't continue to deteriorate. Please feel free to add me, I need all the support I can get! - Kara

kirkwoodlvr

Hi!
I'm looking for a mentor! I've used MFP off and on for about 2 years but suck at staying on track for more than a few months at a time and I think what's missing is having someone to keep me accountable/mentor me! I'm 22 and from Portland, OR and I love being outdoors skiing, camping, biking, hiking etc. Working out is not really an issue for me it's something I enjoy and do often, but I know my diet needs a bit of an overhaul. So I'm really trying to focus my energy on getting my calorie count down and then figuring out what a good maintenance count looks like. I'm very friendly and log everything reliably (even when I regret it immediately after) and hoping for maybe a younger female mentor to help me out!
Thanks so much!

zcb94

zcb94 wrote: »

About me:
-60 pounds down, 30 to go
-recovering Type II Diabetic
-Christian young lady, willing to help a couple of Christian young ladies
-wheelchair/bed bound
-loved playing baseball
-uses a hand-bike, rides a horse for exercise
-not very knowledgeable about health but very caring and willing to listen and pray with you during struggles

About you (the noob):
-prepared to log every last bite, sip and exercise (open diary ideal but not vital)
-knowledgeable about the basics of health and how to use MFP as a tool
-willing to come here and at least briefly message me Every. Single. Day. No matter what! If I don't see you one day, I'll be nice and check in via message. If I still don't see you...goodbye.
-able to share your struggles and successes with others. I want to celebrate victory together and cry with you during defeat.

Just putting this back out there since several young ladies are posting "want ads."

aerofaerie

I'm kind of hoping to be adopted!

A little about me
Age: 27
Status: Single, never been married, no kids. I'm boring.
Work: CNA at a nursing home
Fitness tracker: fitbit alta
Starting weight: 328
Current weight: 312
First goal weight: 289
Final goal weight: 150

I'm not new to forums but I am new to mfp and I can't help but think I'm missing some features it would also be nice to not feel like I'm all alone on my journey.

pharmdkathy

I am relatively new to MFP. I started using it about 30 days ago to help me "tweak"/monitor my nutrition after hitting a weight loss plateau since the Nov/December.
I started working out in September 2016. My weight at that time was around 187lbs. I am 5ft 6in. I started with 21 day fix and it was great, the portion containers helps me visualize my portion sizes. I did great and saw amazing results, as well as increased muscles. I lift and do cardio with at least 1 active recovery day a week (usually Yoga or Pilates). I changed up my program to 21 Day Fix Extreme, a little more intense, when I hit the first plateau in October, and that worked I lost another 10 pounds. But then I hit another plateau, and have been trying to how to break through. I am currently doing Master's Hammer and Chisel, and I've held steady after dropping 5 lbs. when I first started. I am down a total of 35lbs, but I would like more muscle definition. I have started lifting heavier weights and really paying attention to macros rather than calories, to make certain I get the balance I need.
I would love a mentor and friends who are familiar with macros rather than just calories. Also would like suggestions for at home workouts and exercise routines for EVERY day of the week. I don't want/like to kill myself with hours at the gym.

arigsby542

I will look for a mentor to send a message to however if someone has not been selected to be a mentor and would like to work with me I will be thrilled to have you!

Alex

Continued thanks to all of our mentors!

@OldSportOldsport @adammeynell86 @eluvscats You are awesome for being willing to mentor a noob. I have added your names to the OP and as you can see there are lots of folks in here hoping to be adopted.

sumchick82

Please adopt me

michumetamorphosis

Would like to be adopted.
I am a Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian so perhaps by someone who understands the concept.
I quite often exceed my daily recommended protein intake.
I'm 25, and from South Africa. I am looking to get lean and toned and build muscle - and kick BUTT - in that order.

elfy66

I'd like to be adopted. I'm based in the UK and mainly vegetarian ( my partner does most of the cooking and he only cooks vegetarian food but I do eat some fish). I'm back here, heavier than ever. I really got into swimming but frayed cartledge made me stop just before Christmas because I was waiting for a physiotherapist appointment for over 8 weeks and the swimming was making my knee much worse.
I work 3 days a week in an office, mainly sitting.
What do you think? Could you help me improve my carb laden diet? Or is there no hope?

mjbere003

I need some guidance in meeting my daily nutritional goals, I have trouble getting the right amount of fats in.

My name is Josie and I am from California, USA. I am 32 years old and SW is 186, my goal is to be at 140lbs no matter how long it takes. I do attend the gym about 4 to 5x per week and try to get a good mix of cardio/weight lifting in.

I have struggled with weight issues mostly after my first pregnancy and it became worse with the second. I am committed and ready to loose this stubborn weight. Any help would totally be appreciated and I could never thank anyone enough.

Thanks and good luck to everyone starting out on their journey!!!